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Small Red Pill,For children with heat-induced phlegm and accumulated heat.

Formulas Name : Small Red Pill

Chinese Name : 小红丸

Drug Formulation

Castor beans (10 seeds, oil removed) 1.5 qian; Zhuanghuang (roasted) 3 qian; Bile Star 3 qian; Realgar 2.5 qian; Cinnabar 1.5 qian.

Source

From *A Plate of Pearls*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with vinegar paste to form pills, and take orally.

Benefits

For children with heat-induced phlegm and accumulated heat.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Small Red Pill,From *A Plate of Pearls*, Volume 8.,For children with heat-induced phlegm and accumulated heat.

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